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2012 BMW 128i Convertible
VIN
WBAUL7C52CVE87508
GOOD DEAL
· $1,592 below typical price
Houston, TX
Listed at
$8,995
typical market $10,587 · 11 comps
This 2012 BMW 128i Convertible is listed at $8,995 with 115,454 miles in Houston, TX.
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Sold by National Auto Group
2218 N Loop W, Houston, TX 77018
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2012 BMW 128i Convertible
VIN WBAUL7C52CVE87508
Accidents
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Market price range
Based on 11 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 17, 2026This vehicle · $8,995
Below market
$5,999
Typical price
$10,587
Above market
$14,480
This vehicle: $8,995 — $1,592 below the typical market price ($10,587)
Asking $8,995 · typical market price $10,587 · based on 11 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $2,000 (−18.2%) over 4 months.
Apr 24, 2026 · $10,995
Aug 26, 2026 · $8,995
Asking prices recorded across 7 listing dates for VIN WBAUL7C52CVE87508, spanning 4 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Auto Group | Houston, TX 77018 | $8,995 | 115,454 mi | 2026-08-26 | 12 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Auto Group | Houston, TX 77018 | $9,895 | 115,454 mi | 2026-07-30 | 38 d ago |
| AutoNation USA Denver 104 | Northglenn, CO 80234 | $7,999 | 115,432 mi | 2026-04-27 | 99 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBAUL7C52CVE87508Trim
128I Convertible RWD
Engine
Horsepower
230
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2012
Made by
BMW AG
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
21
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
$2,210
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 BMW 128i likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$10,500
Total, 5 years
$28,350
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 BMW 128i has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
5 recall campaigns on this model year
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles.NHTSA campaign 19V579000
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AIR BAGSBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i,…NHTSA campaign 20V017000
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AIR BAGSBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i…NHTSA campaign 16V071000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 BMW 128i from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 BMW 128I over the last 4 months — the market firmed $1,005 in that span.
Mar
May
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $9,990 |
| May 2026 | $11,248 |
| August 2026 | $10,591 |
| September 2026 | $10,995 |
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As of September 17, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2010–2013) to the 2012 BMW 128i in this catalog, the 2012 Audi A5 has the lowest median asking price ($9,995, 49 listings with photos) and the 2012 Audi S5 the highest ($12,899, 29 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 17, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 BMW 128i
128I Convertible RWD · United States
$8,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $9,095 · 35 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $7,943–$11,895
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 128i 128I Convertible RWD | $9,095 | $7,943–$11,895 | 35 |
| 2012 Audi A5 All trims | $9,995 | $8,499–$11,998 | 49 |
| 2012 Audi S5 All trims | $12,899 | $10,491–$14,995 | 29 |
| 2013 Volvo C70 All trims | $9,995 | $8,650–$12,990 | 27 |
| 2010 Lexus IS All trims | $11,999 | $9,900–$15,380 | 154 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 17, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2008–2013What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 60 | $10,000 | 100% | 87,776 mi |
| 2012 | 44 | $9,496 | 95% | 94,731 mi |
| 2011 | 52 | $8,248 | 82% | 97,172 mi |
| 2010 | 13 | $9,342 | 93% | 112,467 mi |
| 2009 | 29 | $8,076 | 81% | 104,630 mi |
| 2008 | 18 | $9,246 | 92% | 89,334 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
